VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers

TV-PG20051h 0m8.7/10

Ratings

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8.7/10(3)

The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. Each one-hour episode takes viewers behind the scenes with a single artist or group featuring intimate musical performances and the first-hand stories behind the performer's hits and sentimental favorites.

Production

VH1 Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 2, 2005

Last Aired

November 13, 2012

Networks

VH1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Green Day: American Idiot Uncut
Air date: 2005-04-02
E2
Dave Matthews Band
Air date: 2005-05-09
E3
Bruce Springsteen
Air date: 2005-06-09
E4
Coldplay
Air date: 2005-07-09
E5
Jackson Browne
Air date: 2006-04-18
E6
Elvis Costello
Air date: 2006-05-29
Sting
E7
Sting
Air date: 2006-07-15
Sting performs his hits "Fields of Gold" and "Let Your Soul Be Your Guides", as well as Police classics "King of Pain", "Roxanne", and much more.
E8
The Black Crowes
Air date: 2006-08-27
E9
Melissa Etheridge
Air date: 2006-09-13
E10
Lyle Lovett
Air date: 2006-10-21
E11
Garth Brooks
Air date: 2006-10-20
E12
Bee Gees
Air date: 2006-11-25
E13
John Fogerty
Air date: 1997-06-06
E34
Tom Waits
Air date: 1999-01-04
E43
The Pretenders
Air date: 2002-01-02
The Pretenders, led by Chrissie Hynde, first hit the charts in 1979 and have since become one of rock's most important bands.
E44
Alanis Morissette
Air date: 2002-06-20
Alanis performs "Hand in My Pocket", "You Learn", "Thank You", "Unsent", "You Oughta Know", " That I Would Be Good" and "Still."
E45
Def Leppard
E46
David Bowie
Air date: 2002-06-06
Performances include: "Life On Mars", "Thursday's Child", "Can't Stop Thinking About Me", "Seven", "China Girl", "Rebel Rebel", "Word On A Wing", and "Drive In Saturday".
E47
Lenny Kravitz
E48
Wyclef Jean
E49
Eurythmics
E50
CSNY
Steely Dan
E51
Steely Dan
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver stripped‑down performances and share sharp, funny insights into the stories, inspirations, and studio quirks behind their most iconic songs. An intimate look at the craft, humor, and precision that shaped their unmistakable sound.
E52
Don Henley
E53
Pete Townshend
E54
The Best of Storytellers
E55
Stone Temple Pilots
E56
Bon Jovi
E57
No Doubt
E58
Duran Duran
E59
Smashing Pumpkins
E60
The Doors
E61
Matchbox 20
Air date: 2001-06-01
Rob Thomas brings his group Matchbox 20 to the Storyteller stage, saying that they have always wanted to do the show. Taking the opportunity to add strings and horns, Rob discusses the beginnings of the band, and the thoughts behind some of their songs, including "Push" and "If You're Gone".
Billy Idol
E62
Billy Idol
VH1 Storytellers is a semi-acoustic live album by the English rock singer Billy Idol, recorded at the VH1 Storytellers in 2001 and released in 2002. It was re-released in 2008 as part of the Sight & Sound series which also includes a DVD of the performance, while the CD features a different order of the songs and adds the bonus track "Untouchables".
E63
Travis
E64
ELO
E65
Train/Fuel
E66
Goo Goo Dolls
E67
Robert Plant
E68
Green Day
E69
Bruce Springsteen
Air date: 2005-04-23
Bruce Springsteen performs and discusses his songs in an acoustic concert at Two River Theatre in Red Bank, N.J. Taped in April 2005. The selections include “Blinded by the Light,” “Brilliant Disguise,” “The Rising,” “Devils & Dust,” “Jesus Was an Only Son” and “Thunder Road.”
E70
Coldplay
E71
Dave Matthews Band
E72
Pearl Jam
Air date: 2006-01-07
Recorded May 31 2006 at New York's Avalon. The band last played the venue formerly known as Limelight in 1992.
E73
Dixie Chicks
Recorded live in September 2006 at the historic Los Angeles Theater, Dixie Chicks Storytellers was the grand finale in the whirlwind that surrounded the release of the band's 5x Grammy Award winning album Taking the Long Way. Fans are treated to personal anecdotes and inspiration around some of the band's biggest hits including "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Wide Open Spaces." Dixie Chicks Storytellers also features three never before seen performances from the original broadcast including "Lullaby," "Easy Silence" and "So Hard." The Dixie Chicks are witty, charming and sometimes irreverent, but above all, incredible musicians and songwriters. With over 25 million albums sold, Dixie Chicks are the biggest selling female band of all time in the U.S. Dixie Chicks are Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. Track Listing: 1.The Long Way Around 2.Truth No. 2 3.Silent House 4.Cowboy Take Me Away 5.Lullaby 6.Lubbock or Leave it 7.Not Ready to Make Nice 8.Easy Silence 9.So Hard 10.Wide Open Spaces 11.Sin Wagon
E74
Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster
Mary J. Blige
E75
Mary J. Blige
Air date: 2008-02-25
With more than 40 million records sold and eight Grammys, Mary J. Blige is considered one of the most successful R&B singers of our time. In 2008, the music channel VH1 honored the successful artist with an invitation to the highly acclaimed concert series “Storytellers”. With her then current Grammy-winning album “Growing Pains” and songs from her almost 20-year career in tow, the New York native took to the stage of the venerable Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in February 2008. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of fans and the cameras of VH1, the successful singer and songwriter performed her best known songs and the story of how they came about, delivering a very intimate and personal concert that could only be created as part of “Storytellers”.
E76
Snoop Dogg
E77
Kid Rock
Air date: 2008-11-27
Kid Rock had the audience on their feet as he taped an episode of "VH1 Storytellers" The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. The one-hour episode will treat fans to a unique experience as Kid Rock performs songs off of his latest double platinum-selling album, Rock 'N Roll Jesus, in addition to past hits, backed by his Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following in "Storytellers" format, viewers will gain unprecedented insight into Kid Rock's personal songwriting process as they get a unique opportunity to hear him share his inspiration and the stories behind such songs as "Batwitaba," "Devil," "So Hott," "All Summer Long," "Half Your Age" and "Amen."
E78
Kanye West
Air date: 2009-02-28
The hip-hop superstar performs songs from his latest disc, 808s & Heartbreak, along with other classic Kanye hits.
E79
ZZ Top
Air date: 2009-06-27
E80
Foo Fighters
Air date: 2009-11-27
This episode of Storytellers features Foo Fighters performing a selection of some of their most popular songs. Following in the VH1 Storytellers format, Foo Fighters will answer questions from the audience and give viewers a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration behind their classics as well as some newer material.
E81
John Mayer
Air date: 2009-01-28
The seven-time Grammy® Award-winning Mayer treated his fans to a rare and intimate performance, Thursday December 10th at Brooklyn's Steiner Studios. This exclusive performance features a showcase of his new album "Battle Studies" and gives fans a unique opportunity to learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
E82
Christina Aguilera
E83
T.I.
Air date: 2010-12-10
T.I. performs live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City as part of the VH1 Storytellers concert series.
E85
Cee Lo Green
Air date: 2011-05-20
Grammy winner Cee Lo Green gave the crowd a night they'll never forget at the April 19th taping of his "VH1 Storytellers" in Culver City, CA. During the taping, Cee Lo performed a selection of 10 songs in front of a very intimate 150-member audience. Starting the night off with "Crazy," Cee Lo told the audience, "I started this journey not for glory, not for fame, not for fortune, but... for fun!" From there Cee Lo was reunited on stage with Goodie Mob and surprised fans by announcing the group would be getting back together for a future album. After that, the night took a sentimental turn as Cee Lo sang for the first time "She Knows" dedicating it to his mother who passed away when he was a teenager. While tearing up, he told the crowd "I feel like I'm living out her dream, her want for me." The two-hour long taping of "VH1 Storytellers" also included crowd pleasers "Forget You" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" which Cee Lo said "is a song dedicated to regular people working for the weekend, living for Friday and Saturday night," both from his current album, "The Lady Killer."

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